Emtek 7990 Rope 5-1/2" Center-to-Center Keyed Sideplate Lockset, Passage/Single Keyed - Brass Tubular
- Can be ordered with any Brass Knob or Lever Style
- Sold as complete set. Includes Knob or Lever, Latch and Strike Plate
- One Standard 2-1/8" Door Prep
- Standard latch is for 2-3/8" backset. Specify 2-3/4" backset if required
- Handing required for Leverset
Specifications:
- Backset: Adjustable 2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
- Cross Bore: 2-1/8"
- Door Thickness: 1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
- Latch Faceplate: Round or Square Corner
- Material: Brass
Manufacturer Resources:
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Keyed Sideplate Locksets
- Collection:
- EMPowered
- Product Type:
- Sideplate Locksets
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Keyed Function:
- Single Cylinder
- Lock Type:
- Tubular
- Keyed:
- Yes
- Lock Function:
- Entry
- Series:
- EMPowered
- Theme:
- American Designer
- Electronic:
- Yes
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
- Product Model:
- 7990
- (CTC) Center-to-Center:
- 5-1/2"
- Product Function:
- Entry
- Product Style:
- Traditional
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Emtek EMP7990-US7 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Emtek 7990 Rope sideplate lockset fit my existing door prep?
It uses one standard 2-1/8 inch cross bore, so it drops into a standard bored-door prep. Door thickness range is 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches, and backset is adjustable between 2-3/8 and 2-3/4 inches. The one thing to check is the sideplate: it is a 5-1/2 inch center-to-center plate, so you need clear stile room above and below the bore for the plate to land flat.
2) Which backset do I order for the Emtek 7990 lockset?
Both 2-3/8 and 2-3/4 inch are offered and you pick one when you order. The standard latch ships 2-3/8 inch, so if your existing bore sits 2-3/4 inches back from the door edge you have to specify 2-3/4 inch. Measure from the door edge to the center of the 2-1/8 inch bore before you order.
3) Do I have to specify handing on the Emtek 7990 sideplate set?
Yes, handing is a required selection, right hand or left hand. It matters for levers in particular. Stand outside the door: if the hinges are on your right, it is right hand. Get this wrong on a lever and the handle points the wrong way.
4) Is the Emtek 7990 a single or double cylinder lock?
Single cylinder. Keyed from the outside, thumbturn or interior trim on the inside, which is the usual choice for an entry door. If you have glass within reach of the interior trim and your local code or insurer pushes you toward a keyed interior, the Omnia D12036AC is a double cylinder sideplate lever lockset instead.
5) Can I key the Emtek 7990 alike with the other locks on the house?
Keying alike is offered at no charge, and so is keying to an existing code if you supply it. If you are ordering several openings at once, select keyed alike across all of them so one key runs the house. Otherwise they ship keyed different.
6) I need a key cylinder on both sides of the door - is there a double cylinder version of this style of sideplate lockset?
The Emtek EMP7990 is a single cylinder set, so it keys from the outside only. For a double cylinder sideplate lockset, the Omnia D12036AC is a double cylinder deadbolt lever lockset in solid brass with a sideplate design. Double cylinder means a key is required on the interior as well, which some jurisdictions restrict on egress doors, so confirm local code before specifying it.
7) What comes in the box with the Emtek 7990 keyed sideplate lockset?
It ships as a complete set: the knob or lever you selected, the latch, and the strike plate. The latch faceplate is available round corner or square corner to match your existing door mortise. You choose the inside knob or lever style separately from the exterior sideplate.
8) Can I mix a knob on the inside with the sideplate on the outside?
Yes. The inside trim is a separate required choice and you can take any Emtek brass knob or lever style with it, from Rope and Ribbon and Reed through the crystal knobs and the modern L-Bar and T-Bar pulls. A knob inside with a lever-style exterior is a common pick where a door swings into a tight hall.
9) Is the Emtek 7990 sideplate lockset rated for commercial traffic?
It is a residential lockset, brass tubular construction, styled traditional. For an apartment entry door or a single-family front door it is on spec. For a high-cycle commercial opening you want a different class of lock, not a residential bored sideplate set.
10) For a residential entry where I want the same sideplate look on both the active and the inactive door, what pair should I order?
Pair a keyed set on the active leaf with a dummy on the inactive leaf. The Emtek EMP7990 is a residential keyed sideplate lockset with an entry function on 5-1/2 inch center-to-center, and the Omnia D12036PD is a double dummy sideplate lever lockset with plates on the same 5-1/2 inch center to center, so the plate spacing reads the same across both leaves. If you prefer both leaves from Omnia, the D12036A covers the keyed single cylinder side.
11) The Omnia D12036 sets look like the same thing as the Emtek 7990 - what actually differs?
They share the sideplate lockset format and solid brass construction, but they are not the same item. The Emtek EMP7990 is an electronic EMPowered series set with a single cylinder keyed entry function, tubular lock type, on 5-1/2 inch center-to-center. The Omnia D12036 group splits the functions across three part numbers: D12036A single cylinder, D12036AC double cylinder, and D12036PD double dummy. So you pick the Omnia part number by function, and the Emtek by finish and trim style, and only the Emtek carries electronic operation.
12) What should I use on a door that does not latch, like a closet or a fixed French door panel, to match a keyed sideplate set?
Use a dummy set. The Omnia D12036PD is a solid brass dummy deadbolt lever lockset with plates on 5-1/2 inch center to center, a double dummy function with no latch or cylinder - it is pull trim only. The Emtek EMP7990 is an entry function keyed lockset with a latch and strike, so it is not the right choice for a non-latching panel. Matching the 5-1/2 inch center-to-center layout keeps the plate proportions consistent down a run of doors.
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